If parallel, only one joist is required. Mark the center
of the joist near where you will install the ceiling
plates. If the joists are covered with drywall, use a
stud finder to locate and mark the center of the
joists.
If perpendicular, 3 joists are required. Choose 3
joists that have a gap between them that is closest
to the distance you found in Step 1. Mark the center
of the joists you are using near where the ceiling
plates will be installed. If the joists are covered with
drywall, use a stud finder to locate and mark the
center of the joists.
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Parallel Mounting:
Perpendicular Mounting:
Pre-drill pilot holes in the ceiling joists at the locations you marked with a 3/16” (5mm) drill bit
Hold the ceiling plates against the ceiling at the centerline of the joist and mark the hole locations
with a pencil at the center of the slots.
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To determine where you will install the Wall Cleat (E), find a location on a wall near the end of the
Brake Pulley Plate (B) where the rope comes out. The wall cleat should be mounted at an easy height
to reach but out of the way, somewhere around shoulder height. It is best to mount the wall cleat
into a wall stud, but a drywall anchor can also be used.
a. If mounting wall cleat to a stud: use a stud finder to locate a wall stud near where the rope
comes out, then use a stud finder to mark the stud centerline at the height you will mount the wall
cleat. Pre-drill pilot holes with a 3/32” (2.5mm) drill bit. Install the wall cleat with the Wood Screws
(J) in the pilot holes.
b. If mounting the wall cleat to drywall: it is recommended to use a stud finder or wire detector to
ensure you do not drill into electrical wires, plumbing lines, or anything else behind the drywall.
Drill anchor holes with a 3/16” (5mm) drill bit. Press the Drywall Anchors (K) into the holes, then
install the wall cleat with the Wood Screws (J) into the drywall anchors.
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Install the ceiling plates with Lag Screws (I) and Washers (H) into the pilot holes using a 12mm
socket. Look at the overview images in the beginning and make sure the ceiling plates are in the
correct orientation when mounting.
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Parallel Mounting:
Perpendicular Mounting:
